I am a filmmaker with hands-on experience directing, producing, and assistant directing for short films and television. I thrive in team-based environments, tackle creative challenges, and deliver high production standards under pressure. I am proficient with Pro Tools, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe Audition, and I am committed to continuous learning and growth with every project. I bring a collaborative mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for telling compelling stories through film and television, always aiming to elevate the craft and the final output.

Joshua Silva Gaitán

I am a filmmaker with hands-on experience directing, producing, and assistant directing for short films and television. I thrive in team-based environments, tackle creative challenges, and deliver high production standards under pressure. I am proficient with Pro Tools, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe Audition, and I am committed to continuous learning and growth with every project. I bring a collaborative mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for telling compelling stories through film and television, always aiming to elevate the craft and the final output.

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I am a filmmaker with hands-on experience directing, producing, and assistant directing for short films and television. I thrive in team-based environments, tackle creative challenges, and deliver high production standards under pressure. I am proficient with Pro Tools, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe Audition, and I am committed to continuous learning and growth with every project.

I bring a collaborative mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for telling compelling stories through film and television, always aiming to elevate the craft and the final output.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Director at Juanka Ido del Cielo (TV Series, Teletica)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Assisted directing for a Teletica TV series (Season 5).
Writer & Director at Aire libre (University web series)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Wrote and directed for a university web series; contributed to storytelling and on-set direction.
Assistant Director at Serva Me Servabo Te (Short film)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Assisted directing for a short film; involved with festival circuits (Shnit San José Festival).
Assistant Director at Solo nos queda el colmillo (Short film)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Assisted directing for a short film; festival participation (Shnit).
Assistant Director at Mientras estés (Short film)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Assisted directing for a short film; Shnit REEL Time Jury Award involvement.
Editor at Serva Me Servabo Te (Short film)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Edited the short film for Shnit San José Festival.
Producer at Pokamota (Documentary)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Produced the documentary; selections in MADE IN COSTA RICA & SHORTS CR.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television at Universidad Veritas
January 11, 2022 - June 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment